§3253. Dissolution unless claim filed

1.Filing of claim.
The lien under section 3252 is dissolved unless the claimant, within 90 days after
ceasing to labor, furnish materials or perform services:

A. Files in the office of the register of deeds in the county or registry district
in which the building, wharf or pier is situated a true statement of the amount due
the claimant, with all just credits given, together with a description of the property
intended to be covered by the lien sufficiently accurate to identify it and the names
of the owners, if known. The statement must be subscribed and sworn to by the person
claiming the lien, or by someone in the claimant's behalf, and recorded in a book
kept for that purpose by the register of deeds for the county or registry district,
who is entitled to the same fees as for recording mortgages; and [2005, c. 287, §1 (NEW).]

B. Provides a copy of the statement under paragraph A to the owner or owners by ordinary
mail. For purposes of this paragraph, a post office certificate of mailing the notice
to the owner is conclusive proof of receipt by the owner. [2005, c. 287, §1 (NEW).]

[
2005, c. 287, §1 (NEW)
.]

2.Exemption for contract with owner.
This section does not apply when the labor, materials or services are furnished
by a contract with the owner of the property affected.

[
2005, c. 287, §1 (NEW)
.]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 91, §1 (AMD).
2005, c. 287, §1 (RPR).

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